Two earthquakes in Washington and Tel Aviv… When will our earthquake come?

The article analyzes the repercussions of Trump losing Congress and Netanyahu's political predicament, arguing that both may resort to escalation. The writer calls for a 'Palestinian earthquake' to capitalize on the shifts in Washington and Tel Aviv.

In an opinion piece in Al-Ittihad newspaper, writer Jamal Zaqout analyzes the repercussions of the US midterm elections, in which Democrats regained control of both the House and Senate and won seats in Republican states such as Texas, Kansas, and Iowa. The writer believes that Trump's loss of the majority may push him either to reach a settlement ending the war on Iran or to escalate to divert attention. In Israel, the writer describes Netanyahu's predicament as he faces a divided opposition regarding reliance on the Arab parties that won 19 seats, and he questions the legitimacy of the elections. The article also discusses Trump's announcement of halting annual military funding to Israel by the end of 2026, and argues that Democrats may use their new powers to hold Israel accountable. The writer concludes by calling for a 'Palestinian earthquake' to restructure the Palestinian political house.